Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children with Bipolar Disorder and the Conditions That May Occur with It

Name: Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children with Bipolar Disorder and the Conditions That May Occur with It
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ISBN: 9781853029219

ISBN-10: 1853029211

ISBN-13: 9781853029219

Edition: 2000

Authors: George Lynn

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Bipolar disorder in children has been diagnosed with increasing frequency in children over the last five years. Drawing on case studies and clinical experience, this text explores the issues faced by parents and carers of sufferers of this condition.

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List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 7/24/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

is a Washington State licensed mental health counselor with a practice located in Bellevue, Washington, who has pioneered the use of psychotherapeutic methods for children and adults diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, autism, and other neuropsychiatric conditions. He is the author of three popular books on the topic of parenting children with attention differences and has appeared on the Maury Povich Show, National Public Radio, and Air America to discuss his work and writing.



Acknowledgements


Introduction: The Broken Necklace Rage



Bipolar Disorder in Children: Dealing with sudden rage, aggressive depression, oppositionality, and crazy thinking



Enter the Warrior: How to Identify the Presence of Bipolar Disorder in Children



The Brain Chemistry of Bipolar Disorder and the Drugs Used to Treat It



Martha's Story: Understanding and Managing Rage in Children with Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder



Tom's Story: Charting a Change Strategy for a Teen with Bipolar Disorder



Compassion Makes a Big Difference: The Empathy Factor in Children with Bipolar Disorder



Innovative Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Bipolar Disorder, ADD, and Depression in Children




Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in Teens: Managing inertia, school resistance, stimulus-craving, and lack of common sense



The Hermit: Asperger's Syndrome - Helping the Brilliant, Anxious and Oppositional Child Find His Way and Express His Gifts



Sean's Case: Helping a Child with the Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome



Soothing the Hurt of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder



Tourette Syndrome: The Wild Heart of the Restless Explorer



A Shoulder to Scream On: How to Help Children Living with the Fiery Extremes of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder



ADHD at Its Extremes



A Matter of Degree: How to Know the Difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder



Hard Decisions: Schools, professionals, psychiatric hospitals, and police involvement



How to Choose the Best Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Schools, and Teachers for the Child with Wild and Extreme Behavior



The Hardest Decisions: How to Make Police Involvement or Psychiatric Hospitalization Part of Your Healing Plan


Conclusion: When All Is Said and Done: Six Keys to Personal Wellness for Families of Children with Bipolar Disorder


Appendix: Ten Essential Online Sites


References


Index